Romania started the winter period with over 3 billion cubic meters of gas in storage, all the necessary measures being implemented so that end consumers do not have problems in the supply of energy and natural gas, regardless of the temperature, said Dan Dragan, secretary of state in the Ministry of Energy, at the debate "How will this winter be for the Romanian energy consumer and what role could Romania play in the region's energy?".At the same time, the secretary of state added that during the Winter Command, preparations were made regarding the stocks for the production of electricity, but also regarding the coal and the volumes of water stored in the lakes.Dragan also said that with regard to the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, the call for projects for high-efficiency cogeneration for urban thermal power was launched, allocating 300 million euros.Regarding the Restructuring Plan of the Oltenia Energy Compound, Dan Dragan specified that over 900 million euros were prepared and allocated for the realization of the following capacities: over 730 megawatts installed in photovoltaic plants and over 1,300 megawatts installed in combined cycle plants, with natural gas as the main fuel.According to the secretary of state, as far as the Modernization Fund is concerned, a call for projects to strengthen the distribution network is underway."The total value of this scheme is over 1.1 billion euros. I would also like to specify that we had a public debate and calls for projects for producers, for self-consumption will be launched in the first part of next year, and here I would refer to the local authorities who will benefit from approximately half a billion euros and the industrial self-consumers, who will have a similar amount, of almost 500 million euros," Dan Dragan assessed.At the same time, a call for projects will be launched for independent producers of energy from renewable sources, and its value will be approximately 500 million euros.
The forecasts made by managers in the second half of 2024, as expressed in the CONFIDEX study, were more pessimistic than the actual economic reality of Romania. The onset of the year, however, marked by surprising events, international geo-political tensions, and the unpredictability of the upcoming presidential elections in Romania, may heighten the caution levels […]
Arval Romania has recently launched Arval Re-Lease, a new service dedicated to the local market focusing on the leasing of used vehicles that have completed an operational leasing contract. Arval Re-Lease is designed to meet the common needs of companies, offering comprehensive solutions to reduce costs associated with vehicle rental, insurance, and maintenance services. Arval […]
Bogdan Crețu’s novel Mai puțin decât dragostea/ Less Than Love is Romania’s nomination for this year’s European Union Prize for Literature (EUPL). The European Union Prize for Literature (EUPL) recognizes emerging fiction writers from the European Union and beyond. Each year, national juries choose their proposal in a rotating selection of countries participating in the […]
Interim president Ilie Bolojan is attending the European Council in Brussels on Thursday, March 6, to signal Romania’s position in favor of strengthening NATO's European pillar, supporting Ukraine, and increasing defense spending. He also met with several European leaders before the summit, including the next chancellor of Germany. European leaders met in Brussels to discuss […]
Russia carried out 34 hybrid attacks against Romania in 2024, according to a report presented in the Italian Parliament, based on information published by Romanian authorities regarding last year’s annulled presidential elections. On March 3, Italy’s ambassador to Bucharest, Alfred Maria Durande, announced that foreign forces were involved in the 2024 presidential elections in Romania....
Le Bistrot Français, part of the prestigious hospitality associations Relais & Châteaux, has started a collaboration with Chef Tom Meyer, one of the most appreciated French cooks, awarded by the Michelin guide and holding the title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France. Starting Monday, March 3, the restaurant’s menu will bear his signature, marking a special […]
